Thanksgiving 2015

I didn't take many pictures this year.  Seth's dad and Helen came to us this year.  They spent the night with us, which was such a treat for my kids.  Jamie and I wanted to keep it as easy as we could for them, so we prepared the whole Thanksgiving dinner!  I probably talked to mom 10 times yesterday, getting recipes for all of my favorite dishes that she makes.  I will have to say, Thanksgiving is the one holiday that I miss my family the most.  When I was growing up,  We always had so many people at our house.  The cousins were all there, and we would have a huge football game in the front yard.  I have the best memories of Thanksgiving.
I get a little sad because I know that they are doing that out in Utah, and we are missing it.  I think mom said that there would be 28 people coming out to their house.  But as I sat here today, with our small gathering, I was very grateful!  I have so much to be thankful for!

Landon got up this morning and told me that he wanted to put a feather on the top of his head like the Indians, and he wanted to wear the t-shirt he painted at school.  Well, with Laurel's help, she put a feather, that they had found in the woods in their hair.  They wore it all day!

Helen read this to us before we blessed the food:

This is the day that I have made!  As you rejoice in this day of life, it will yield up to you precious gifts and beneficial training.  Walk with Me along the high road of thanksgiving, and you will find all the delights I have made ready for you.
To protect your thankfulness, you must remember that you reside in a fallen world, where blessings and sorrows intermingle freely.  A constant focus on adversity defeats many Christians.  They walk through a day that is brimming with beauty and brightness, seeing only the grayness of their thoughts.  Neglecting the practice of giving thanks has darkened their minds.  How precious are My children who remember to thank Me at all times.  They can walk through the darkest days with Joy in their hearts because they know that the Light of My Presence is still shining on them.  Rejoice in this day that I have made, for I am your steadfast Companion.
Psalm 118:24; Psalm 116:17